[Talk-us] US GPS Set for Mapping Parties

[Ian Dees]

On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 5:43 PM, Etienne <treasurer at openstreetmap.org>wrote:

> Looks good.
>
> I think you need to spell out what's in it for Garmin.  Something like:
> "A significant number of new users at mapping parties will go on to be
> regular OpenStreetMap contributors.  They will want to purchase their own
> GPS receiver and if they have learned with a Garmin device at a mapping
> party then they are highly likely to buy a Garmin device." (the trick is to
> get that into the 50 word allowance).
>
> Can you quantify the number of mapping parties that they will be used at?
> According to the event calendar there will be 17 mapping parties within the
> next month (items with a green Map logo scheduled between September 26 and
> October 26).  You can legimately claim 200 mapping parties a year worldwide.
>
> You could ask for a discount on sales of Garmin product to OSM members
> and/or a donation to OSM for each sale to an OSM member.  Remind them that
> we have 65,000 registered users with 7,000 of them contributing every month.
>
> I think you can be much more specific about what product you want:
> 20 x Garmin 60Cx
>

I think I will go ahead with what I had and hope that they ask for more
information. If they do that, I can send them some more specific information
like this. I'll bet they just filter out everyone who goes over 50 words, so
I'd like to start skinny with something to give them a taste so that they
ask for more.

Here's what I'm sending:

*Job Title*: Community Mapper
*Organization Name*: OpenStreetMap
*Date of Opportunity*: Various
*Name of your Event*: OpenStreetMap Mapping Parties
*Request Category*: Product Donation
*In 50 words or less, describe the event/organization you represent*:
OpenStreetMap is an organization aimed at mapping the world with
user-collected data. Contributors collect data using GPS and share it with
others to create an overall map of the world. Mapping parties are gatherings
to attract local people to help gather local map data using handheld GPS
devices.
*If products are requested, please list the model and quantity*:
20x Garmin 60Cx (or similar -- saving recorded tracks is most important)
*What is required from Garmin*:
Product donation. Optional: GPS education information, product information.
*Is Garmin product acceptable in lieu of cash or fees?*
Yes
*What is the proposed term of the agreement*:
Open-ended
*Has Garmin previously participated in this opportunity?*
No
*Contact Name*:
(myself)
*Contact Phone*:
(my phone #)
*Will this opportunity be category exclusive?*
No
*Please identify all rights and benefits associated with proposal:*
On-site Product Sales: Yes
Access to Mailing Lists/Databases: No
Display/exhibit Space: Yes
Pre/post event & on-site promotional rights: Yes
Participation in e-mail newsletters: No
Online presence: Yes
**
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